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Events

Whistler is renowned for the wide variety of events and festivals that take place here. From live music to road bike racing to yoga, farmer’s markets and kids events there is something for everyone to enjoy throughout the summer in Whistler.

Local Time and Climate

Date and Time

Temperature

Weather

May 2018

Nimby Fifty XC Mountain Bike Race

ThinkBike Whistler is a multi-day expo, where the latest road and mountain bikes are available for test rides. ThinkBike Whistler will open for riding each morning with hundreds of High Performance Demo Bike’s (Cross Country, All Mountain and Downhill) supplied by some of the leaders of bike design and production globally. This allows attendees looking to purchase a new bike ample opportunity and choice to make an informed decision previous to spending large sums of money on a high end bike. Admission allows attendees to ride the bikes and participate in the guided rides and MTB Park access.

ThinkBike Whistler

hinkBike Whistler is a multi-day expo, where the latest road and mountain bikes are available for test rides. ThinkBike Whistler will open for riding each morning with hundreds of High Performance Demo Bike’s (Cross Country, All Mountain and Downhill) supplied by some of the leaders of bike design and production globally. This allows attendees looking to purchase a new bike ample opportunity and choice to make an informed decision previous to spending large sums of money on a high end bike. Admission allows attendees to ride the bikes and participate in the guided rides and MTB Park access.

When

May 31 to June 3

Where

Various Whistler Venues

June 2018

Whistler Half Marathon

The Whistler Half Marathon, continually described as one of Canada's most scenic runs, offers 5 great distances to choose from: a 21.1 km half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, and 1 km kids run, and a 30 km. Each gently rolling course offers a great Whistler running experience along a hybrid paved and gravel surface route while taking in the surrounding world famous natural beauty that Whistler is known for. Add to that a great festival atmosphere with live music, kids activities, seminars and much more; and you have yourself a weekend of running that is not to be soon forgotten.

Helly Hansen Comfortably Numb Trail Running Race

On June 9, 2018 come experience the 23+ km Comfortably Numb course which is an internationally recognized mountain biking route, and it’s even more fun to run! A few climbs, a few descents, a beautiful bridge crossing, numerous sweeping vistas, and almost entirely singletrack. Comfortably Numb is consistently an instant favorite amongst trail runners. Don’t miss out on this classic race!

Tenderfoot Boogie Trail Race

Encounter just about every terrain imaginable on this trail run between Squamish and Whistler. With 50 mile, 50 km , 28 km and 13 km options, the run follows the Sea to Sky Trail and will challenge and reward runners with flat and easy stretches, climbs, descents and stunning views.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will once again play in Whistler this summer bringing classical music to Whistler Olympic Plaza, our beautiful outdoor concert space. Bring a chair or blanket and prepare to be amazed at the sound of a full orchestra playing for free - the perfect addition to July long weekend in the mountains.

When

June 30 to July 1

Where

Olympic Plaza

August 2018

Wanderlust Whistler

Whistler celebrates wellness when yoga and music come together in the mountains for the annual Wanderlust Festival in Canada. Yogis from around the globe will be down-dogging, dancing, dining on organic delicacies and sharing their wisdom in an amazing event across the entire community. Drawing the world's leading yoga teachers, top musical acts and DJs, renowned speakers, top chefs and winemakers, Wanderlust Whistler is an event not to be missed.

Crankworx Whistler

Crankworx is the defining celebration of mountain biking. A supercharged magnet for the world’s best riders and the definitive domestication of dirt in the service of epic endurance, supreme flow, monster air and gravity-fuelled mountain biking. Nowhere else will you find this caliber and collection of athletes, from across this many disciplines of mountain biking, together in one place. Over ten fearless days in August, the venues at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park will serve as a modern day Colosseum to the world’s best mountain bike athletes. Downhill, enduro, trials, pump track, whip-offs, music, art - this festival has it all. And don’t forget to sign up the little ones for Kidsworx.

5 Peaks Trail Running Series

Running over rocks, roots, tree stumps, and logs, up ski hills, hiking trails, through puddles, mud, snow and much more. These courses take people off road and into the hills. The Whistler race will be held in the upper alpine of Blackcomb Mountain. Navigate through some steep climbs, sharp descents and craggy wilderness trails. And through it all, enjoy the tremendous views!

When

25 August

Where

Blackcomb Mountain

September 2018

RBC GranFondo Whistler

Ride this epic 122 km route from Vancouver to Whistler on the Sea to Sky Highway. Enjoy breathtaking views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, with challenging climbs and plenty of downhill sections. Recreational, advanced and elite level cyclists are all welcome - ride at your own pace and arrive to a warm welcome and big post-race celebration in Whistler.

Whistler Village Beer Festival

Beer in the mountains – it just feels right. This year marks the 6th annual Whistler Village Beer Festival, which means even more craft beer celebrations. New to 2018, a SIXTH day of programming has been added to enhance the feature food pairing dinners, unique cask nights, live music, and of course, the incredible two-day Main Event at Olympic Plaza. The Main Event, hosted on Saturday and Sunday will feature over sixty breweries and guests can try over 120 of the best craft beers and ciders BC has to offer, with some nation-wide and international brews will be available as well.

At a Glance

Time Zone

Language

Whistler is an ethnically diverse town with many languages spoken within the resort. English is the most widely spoken and understood

Customs

All persons entering Canada must fill out a declaration for Canada Customs.

Each visitor over the age of 19 may import, duty free, a maximum of 40 ounces (1.1 litres) liquor or wine, or 288 ounces (8.5 litres) of beer or ale, up to 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes and 8 ounces (200 grams) of tobacco.

Visa

For entry requirements regarding travel visas for Canada, contact Immigration Canada at 1-888-242-2100 (in Canada) or visit their website at www.cic.gc.ca. For travelers outside Canada, please contact the nearest Canadian Embassy, High Commission, or consulate in your region.

Electricity

Outlets and voltage (110 volts) are the same as in the United States. The frequency of electrical current in Canada is 60 Hz. For visitors from other countries, an adaptor may be required for electrical appliances.

Credit Cards

Credit Card use is widespread. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and JCB International are accepted in nearly all shops, restaurants and hotels.

Currency Exchange

In addition to banks and hotels that exchange currency, there are currency exchange locations in the village.

Tipping

Tipping is standard practice. The standard minimum tip is 15%. Tips are also given to taxi drivers, hairdressers, bartenders, spa therapists, hotel attendants and bellhops.

Taxes

A 5% GST is applicable for most transactions, while an additional 7% PST is levied for accommodations, 2% HRT and 10% PST for alcoholic beverages.

Climate

Due to Whistler’s coastal proximity, temperatures are moderate through the winter season, rarely dipping below -10°C (12°F) in the valley and -15°C (5°F) in the alpine during the coldest part of the year. Expect -5°C (22°F) average daily alpine temperatures during most of the winter months. Summer in Whistler brings temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C / 70°F to 27°C / 80°F with August being the warmest month.

The Mountains

The average snowfall is 469 inches/39.1 feet/11.9m per year on summit (10-year average).

Metric System

Money and Banking

Banking hours are generally Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm with extended hours on evenings and weekends at some locations. Most banks have automatic teller machines (ATM) which are accessible 24 hours a day. ATMs accept Cirrus, Plus and Interac.